Lakefront Brewery rolling out new brew(February 7) - Lakefront Brewery Inc. plans to introduce a new brew next month after seeing sales volume rise more than 18 percent in 2009, Russ Klisch, president of the Milwaukee beer brewing operation said in an interview.The new beer is called Fixed Gear and will be rolled out in March. The American red ale will be available in 22-ounce bottles. Complete Story
 
Cyclists Race Through A ‘Canyon Of Beer’(February 6) - The warehouse at the Harpoon Brewery in South Boston is essentially a canyon of beer. Its long aisle is lined on either side with palettes holding cases of beer stacked 25-feet high. But on this afternoon, there are no forklifts at work. Cyclists warming up for the Harpoon Indoor Time Trial crowd the aisle between the palettes. The temperature outside is 22 degrees and for professional triathlete Karen Smyers the indoor event is a welcome winter break. Complete Story
 
Kona Brewery Going Green (February 6) - By April of this year, the top of the Kona Brewery and Pub on the Big Island will be covered with photo-voltaic cells providing energy to run the brewery. It was a long time coming for Kona Brewery which found the right partner in Sunetric. Complete Story
  

Goose Island Brewery Announces New Beers For 2010(February 4) - Just after releasing their new "sustainable" beer, Green Line Pale Ale, Chicago's very own Goose Island Brewery announced Wednesday that they are also unveiling six new beers in 2010. On Wednesday, Goose Island announced that 2010 would bring new six beers and two re-releases, "setting a record for new products in one year. Complete Story
 
Deschutes Brewing's Cinder Cone & Red Chair: Mourn, Then Sip!(February 4) - For years now, every spring, just like waiting for the leaves to bud, I've watched the shelves at my local supermarkets and beer stores for the first six packs of Deschutes "Cinder Cone" Red Ale. Complete Story
 
A lesson in beer: ales vs. lagers(February 4) -Initial attempts at answering this question left me with a post that was several thousand words too long, several chemistry degrees too dense, and entirely useless to the general beer drinking population Complete Story  
 
Carolina Brewery Celebrates Fifteen Years in Chapel Hill(February 3) - The Triangle’s oldest brewery turns fifteen this month. Carolina Brewery will celebrate this special milestone with a series of events during their anniversary week of February 7-14, culminating with live music at the Local 506 on Saturday February 13. The party will continue throughout 2010 with special monthly promotions, beer dinners, and more. Complete Story

Point Brewery expands into six states(February 3) - Stevens Point Brewery is expanding. They're announcing that their beer will now be sold in six states -- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee, and parts of Southern California. Point Special Lager is their top selling. Many of their new distributors are picking up the entire line of Point brews, including their Pale Ale and Amber Ale. Complete Story
 
Anchor Steam Beer - The Uncommon California Common(February 3) - Unless you're a hard-core beer geek, it's likely you've never heard of the beer style known as "California Common." But it's a safe bet that you have heard of its most famous example, Anchor Steam Beer, made by one of the Bay Area's best-known breweries. Complete Story

                  
Full Sail Brewing Releases Top Sail Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter(February 2) - The waiting list is growing and so is the anticipation. It is almost time for the annual and very limited release of Full Sail's bourbon barrel beer. Top Sail Bourbon Barrel Porter rested in oak bourbon barrels for close to one year will finally be ready to pour early this February. Complete Story  
 
Going Green in Morgantown: How One Brewery Does it(February 2) - While restaurants often struggle with recycling, Morgantown Brewing Co. makes an extra effort to "go green." Once a week, General Manager Shelly Brett loads her truck with a week's worth of glass bottles, aluminum cans, and cardboard, and delivers the debris to the closest recycling drop-off center. Complete Story
 
California Beers to Try Right Now(February 2) - Beer selection in California can be compared to wine selection in Europe. There are hundreds of breweries popping up throughout California showing off IPA’s, lagers, stouts, fruity beers, darker-than-Guinness-beers, organic beers, and much much more. Complete Story
 
Czech Breweries' output down by 5% in 2009(February 2) - Czech breweries' output fell by at least 5 percent to 18.8 million hectolitres and exports by 10 percent to 3.3 million hectolitres year-on-year in 2009, according to gross estimates, CTK has learned from beer producers and the Czech Breweries and Malt Houses Association. Complete Story
 
McSorley's Old Ale House: Where words and beer still flow(February 2) -At the no-frills East Village bar established in 1854, Geoffrey Bartholomew plays both poet and bartender." This place is special because it still exists," says the poet. Complete Story   
   
Old Scratch Barley Wine from the Great Dane Downtown(February 1) - One of the most acquired tastes of the beer world is barley wine. These big brews are among the strongest in flavor and highest in alcohol content. The breweries that make them often sell them by vintage because they have such a long maturation time. The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. has quite a reputation for making these behemoth brews. Its Old Scratch Barley Wine goes on tap during the first major snowstorm of the season and remains available until springtime. Complete Story
 
Barley Wine and Imperial IPA from Wild Rose(January 31) -Calgary's Wild Rose Brewery has two new season releases for our drinking pleasure. Wild Rose Barley Wine is out now and an Imperial IPA is due on Feb. 5th. Complete Story
 
Hudson Valley Craft Breweries(January 30) - Beer is as old as civilization, and has a long history in New York, too. Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, was a brewer, and by the middle of the 19th century, New York grew 85 percent of the hops in America. Complete Story
 
Beer of the Week: Avery Hog Heaven Barleywine-Style Ale(January 29) - Hog Heaven Barleywine-Style Ale from Avery is a great example of the style: extraordinarilly sweet and malty with a huge kick of hop aroma to balance it out. Complete Story

               
New Samuel Adams Longshot Variety 6-Pack Hits Shelves Nationwide In April(January 28) - Samuel Adams is proud to announce that New Hampshire resident Michael Robinson's Old Ale and New Mexico resident Ben Miller's Barleywine bested more than 1,300 entries to be chosen as the winning homebrews in the 2009 Samuel Adams American Homebrew Contest. Complete Story
 
Deschutes Brewery Releases Its Once-A-Decade Ale: Jubel 2010(January 27) - Deschutes Brewery, the sixth largest craft brewery in the nation, announces the release of its first Reserve Series beer for the New Year and decade, Jubel 2010. Complete Story
 
Shipyard Brewing Company's Brewer's Brown Ale Hits the Shelves(January 26) - Shipyard Brewing Company announces the release of Brewer's Brown Ale. This spring seasonal is available in 6-packs, 12-packs and draft late January through early April while supplies last. This beer was first produced in 2006 when it was released as Brewer's Choice Brown Ale. Due to popular demand for this beer, Shipyard has released this product as its permanent spring seasonal. Complete Story
 
Free the Hops looking to lift brewery restrictions in Alabama(January 25) - "Free the Hops" urges lawmakers to support the brewery modernization act. The measure would lift some restrictions on opening and operating breweries, as well as allowing consumers to sample beer. The bill would also change the state's stance on brewpubs, a move the group's lobbyist says could lead to job creation. Complete Story
 
The New Jersey Beer Co. nearly set to open in North Bergen(January 24) - Matt Steinberg has an entrepreneurial spirit and a fondness for home brewing. So when that little voice in the back of his head grew louder, urging him on to open a business, he thought about a few options, including opening up a bar or restaurant. Steinberg decided, instead, to open a brewery.  Complete Story
 
BeerAdvocate Announces Boston Beer Week & American Craft Beer Fest(January 23) - To celebrate beer in Boston, Jason and Todd Alström, brothers and founders of BeerAdvocate, will officially launch Boston Beer Week from June 11-20, 2010. The not-for-profit campaign aims to encourage and empower brewers, bars, restaurants, stores, and anyone else involved in the beer industry within the 128-Belt to host and promote beer-centric events throughout the week. Complete Story
   
Thaw Old Man Winter with New Glarus Brewing Company's Cabin Fever Bock(January 23) - New Glarus Brewing Company's 'Cabin Fever Honey Bock' takes this classic style in a brighter direction than the traditional dark German Bock. Cabin Fever is a 'Helles' or Pale Bock with a golden color and lower strength than the German Style Dark Bock. Complete Story
 
Sierra Nevada at 30: Brewery to honor roots, pioneers (January 22) - Only a few days into the first year of a new decade and already there is a lot to look forward to in the world of American craft beer. Among the notable events is the 30th anniversary of Sierra Nevada. The brewery recently announced plans to celebrate with a yearlong celebration that will see a partnership with other craft breweries and brewing legends. Complete Story
 
Helping (Left) Hand: Brewery hosts Haiti fundraiser(January 22) - Wall-to-wall customers packed Left Hand Brewing Co. Not unheard of — but not exactly common on a Thursday night. Then again, most nights aren’t passing the hat for Haiti. Complete Story
    
New Belgium Brewing Presents Ranger India Pale Ale(January 21) - Beer Rangers do their best to protect, to pour and to partake. Because of their selfless dedication to keep taps flowing and shelves stocked, New Belgium Brewing has created a beer in their honor: Ranger IPA. Complete Story
 
Harpoon Brewery & Island Creek Oysters Create A Limited Edition Oyster Stout(January 21) - At 2:00 pm this Thursday, January 21st, Harpoon brewer Katie Tame will begin brewing the 30th installment of the Harpoon 100 Barrel Series, the brewery's line of limited edition beers. Complete Story
   

5 Exciting Breweries for 2010(January 20) - I hope your New Year’s resolutions didn’t involve beer. Or at least not drinking less of it, because 2010 is shaping up to be an exciting year, with talented breweries on the rise and new ones about to hit D.C. Of these five to watch for, three produce in small batches of large bottles only, which means that unless you’ve got a ravenous thirst, these are beers for sharing, for pouring around the dinner table and talking about what’s in your glass. Complete Story 
 
Something's brewing in the Bronx(January 19) - Steve O'Sullivan, a former Wall Street analyst, has dreams of opening a Bronx brewery to produce such branded brews as Bronx Riverd(ALE), Bronx Bomber Red Ale, Hip Hops Stout and a hefeweizen wheat beer called Mother Hefe'n Bronx. Complete Story
 
Kelley Brothers: Here’s to the first 10 years(January 19) - The Kelley Brothers – Joe and Shon – found the answer to their quest of several years seeking the ideal location to open a micro-brewery and restaurant in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Complete Story
  
Dogfish Head teams with Sierra Nevada for Life & Limb(January 18) - Life & Limb, the latest from Dogfish Head, is a beer about family. But founder Sam Calagione didn’t limit himself to his biological family; he teamed up with Sierra Nevada, comrades in craft brewing. Complete Story
 
Boulevard Brewing Co. plans $4 million in capital improvements(January 17) - The new investment, which includes three fermentation tanks and refrigeration equipment, will allow the regional brewing giant to increase its capacity from the current 150,000 barrels to 190,000 barrels annually. Complete Story
 
Local Acre Lager from Lakefront Brewery(January 17) - The Wisconsin-made, buy-local movement continues to gain momentum among the state’s brewers and beer fans. Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee is the latest to introduce a beer made with Wisconsin-grown malt and hops. Complete Story
 
World Beer Festival Columbia showcases shallow beer fun(January 16) - Charleston's own COAST Brewing was fully represented by Jaime and David's warm presence, both in their own booth and the adjacent SC Brewers' Association booth. The entire Thomas Creek gang was on hand in their matching coveralls. Foothills was gracious enough to send up some of their yet-to-be-released 2010 Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout, a real unlisted treat and festival highlight. Complete Story
 
Marietta Brewing Company sold at auction(January 16) - Marietta Brewing, which employed 25 to 30 people, closed due to foreclosure on Nov. 30 because nearly $700,000 was owed to lenders and government agencies, including $400,000 in federal taxes, $33,342 in state taxes and another $15,368 to a food service company. Complete Story   
 
Mantorville brewery offers new brews(January 15) - Though it's been available on tap at some Rochester venues, beginning next week, area residents will, for the first time, be able to enjoy the Mantorville Brewing Company's Stagecoach Smoked Porter at home. This creamy dark beer made with smoked and chocolate malts will be available in six-packs at major liquor stores in Rochester, NY. Complete Story
   
City takes step to redevelop Hudepohl Brewery(January 15) -The city of Cincinnati will seek a grant of up to $300,000 for an environmental study that could lead to the redevelopment of the old Hudepohl Brewery property in Queensgate. Complete Story
  
Ed Murray: 'How I started a microbrewery'(January 15) - If you think that alone sounds like a good enough reason for a career change, it gets better, because Ed is now doing for a living what many thousands across the country must dream of – making beer. Their new venture, the Shotover Brewing Company (named after Shotover Hill, an area of woodland that overlooks Oxford), is the result of a passion for brewing that has lasted for decades on the part of Ed, who got the bug from his father. Complete Story
 
Clipper City Announces Brewery Expansion & Unveils New Labels for 2010(January 14) - Thanks to 14 years of outstanding support, Clipper City Brewing Company, home of Heavy Seas beers, is excited to announce plans for the expansion of its Baltimore based brewery in 2010. Due to public demand for Heavy Seas beers, the facility will be expanded to increase brewing capacity and to enlarge their public events. Complete Story
 
Lindemans Lambics for Valentine's Day(January 14) - If you have tasted Lindemans fruit lambics, you already know. If you haven't tried them, Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to discover exciting, sweet fruit flavors perfectly balanced by the dry, tart complexity of real lambic - Belgian ale fermented with wild yeast. Complete Story
 
Standing Stone Brewing Company Balances Business With Sustainability(January 12) - Waste, unfortunately, is inevitable in a restaurant. Leftover food is thrown out, packaging is tossed, even water glasses and silverware occasionally get thrown away. But a few simple steps towards reducing waste and energy usage can put a well-meaning restaurant on the track to sustainability. Alex Amarotico, owner of Standing Stone Brewing Company in Ashland, Oregon, understands what it takes to be a green business, and he knows why green business is so important. Complete Story
 
Redhook Nut Brown Ale Returns to Grocery Stores & Draught as Mudslinger Spring Ale(January 13) - This month, Mudslinger Spring Ale, previously known as Nut Brown Ale, from Redhook Ale Brewery, will return to grocery stores in 12 ounce bottles and on draught in the Western United States. Complete Story